Janice and her sous-chef came to our Poipu house, made their way around the kitchen and grill, and…read moreprepared and served the most amazing meal for our party of 8. From start to finish they were professional and most importantly the food was scrumpdillyicious. All the dishes had balance and layers of flavor. They kept a clean kitchen throughout and cleaned and did the dishes at the end. Highly recommended!!!

Chef Janice is amazing! She prepared two dinners for us at our Poipu house rental for 8 adults and…read moretwo toddlers. She uses fresh local ingredients with a style that is bold in her use of spices and herbs, many of which come from her garden. Our first night we selected off of her Hawaiian Pacific menu, starting with her Ahi Bruschetta with an avocado mouse and her Purple Sweet Potato galettes, then a Farm Fresh Salad to lead into the entrees of Steak and MahiMahi with grilled veggies and an amazing Cauliflower done two ways. Matcha Brownies with Haupia ice cream and a black salt sprinkle brought it all home! The following dinner stepped the flavors even more over the top as we enjoyed her Mediterranean menu. We started with an incredible Mezzo platter including delicious hummus and the freshest, most flavorful feta I have ever had. The menu progressed to include a beautiful salt crusted Red Snapper (see Pix) and concluded with an awesome Strawberry Rose Coconut Cheesecake. Our family has a wide range of tastes and includes some serious foodies (two live in San Francisco and dine out multiple times a week) and all were blown away. Her portions are also very generous, so we enjoyed a full leftover meal the following days. I heartily recommend Farm Cook Kauai for an incredible personal chef dining experience!

We had such an amazing time with Chef Michael and his sous chef, Brenda! Every course was amazing…read moreand I loved the conversation! Great stories of their time on the island! The poke ahi tuna app was my favorite! My husband loved the snapper fish in parchment and both children loved the dessert- coconut macadamia nut pie and bread pudding with homemade ice cream! Highly recommend- better than going out!

Exceptional meal - truly the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend. Thank you, Michael!read more

This place is better than it has a right to be!…read more The people are friendly , but it's just a shack with a few picnic tables outside. I ordered the Kalbi Ribs and my wife got the chicken katsu. The portions were huge and tasted wonderful. Even the white rice was tasty! Highly recommend.

This is a must stop for us when we land in Kauai! Solid local plate lunches that don't skimp on…read moreportions. Service was good and fast. Walked in, ordered, and waited till the buzzer went off. Got the food and it looks the same like it always does! Ordered a beef stew and loco moco plate, a loco moco for my son, and a pumpkin crunch. All were great choices and nothing was left. My wife proclaimed the pumpkin crunch to be the best she's ever had. A classic must stop in Kauai! Don't skip this place!

Delicious fresh poke. Good ginger chicken as well. A very popular spot amongst tourists and locals…read morealike

Is Konohiki Seafoods the best poke on Kauai? If you ask the locals, they'll probably send you here…read more This was our first stop after landing on Kauai, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was so good that we came back two more times during our trip. There are plenty of poke options to choose from, along with other local favorites. If it's your first visit, the selection can feel a little overwhelming, but the friendly staff makes the experience easy. We also tried the ginger fried chicken, and it was delicious. This is definitely a grab-and-go spot, there's no seating, but there's plenty of parking. Arrive early for the best selection, and come hungry!

If you're visiting Kauai and looking for a local lunch spot, Pono Market is a must…read more We stopped in for lunch and ordered a little bit of everything: pork lau lau (which was a hit with my toddler, no less!), a couple of different poke options, and a plate with karaage and poke. I can't remember exactly which poke varieties we got, but I believe one was their shoyu poke and the other was a spicy ahi. Regardless, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. This is exactly the kind of mom-and-pop spot I love finding while traveling. No frills, just friendly people serving great food at reasonable prices. The poke was fresh, the karaage was flavorful, and the lau lau was tender and comforting. The staff was welcoming, the portions were generous, and the prices were fair, especially considering the quality of the food. There are plenty of places to eat on Kauai, but spots like this are what make a trip memorable. We'll definitely be back the next time we're on the island.

FISH MARKET, full of regulars who know how to order, not tourist heavy. (serves hot food, too)…read more But, if you're like us, and wanted POKE the internet told you was great, then just order 1 POKE BOWL (only 1 fish type offered, no frills, no pretty toppings, sorry Insta dorks) - and maybe add A SIDE of another poke. And take it, somewhere else, to eat. No tables or seats, in this market. We ate ours, in the car, before heading to the airport. It was delicious, really fresh. Opens at 6am, so has that "We just caught this" feel. And not as "Pricey" as some Yelp Reviewers claimed it to be.

Smiley's Local Grinds was so good that we ended up eating here two nights in a row during our trip…read moreto Kauai. The first night, my husband ordered the prime rib special with mac salad and rice, which was basically his dream come true, and I got the loco moco, which I shared with my toddler. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. We enjoyed it so much that we came back on our final night and ordered the galbi and lechon kawali. Once again, every dish was a hit. The proteins were flavorful and filling, and the mac salad deserves its own shoutout. It may be my favorite mac salad on the island. This is absolutely the kind of place we'll return to on our next visit. It's also conveniently located near the airport, making it a great first stop when you arrive or a last meal before heading home. A couple things to know before you go: parking was easy when we visited, but there isn't any seating. This is very much a pick-up-and-go spot. I'd recommend calling ahead and placing your order so you're not waiting around. Great food, generous portions, and the kind of local spot you hope to find when traveling. We'll definitely be back.

Food: Food was really good. Did not have any complaints about the food whatsoever. I had the Loco…read moreMoco and my dad had the shrimp We both shared the Ahi...all of which were delicious. Service: Service was standard. I wouldnt say anything out of the ordinary. Food took a while as it was fairly busy. Tip: I would suggest calling in your order so that its ready by the time you arrive to save on time. Ambiance: This is not a dine-in establishment so not much to say about ambiance in general. We will def be back should we decide to visit Kaua'i again in the future.

I found Paradise Grinds and Catering on Yelp and I am SO glad I did! I ordered the pork and peas…read moreand let me tell you... absolutely delicious. The pork was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection -- pure comfort food with island vibes Ashley, the owner, was AMAZING. Super friendly, welcoming, and truly cares about her customers. You can feel the love in both the service and the food. If you're craving authentic, flavorful, home-style cooking -- this is the place. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Amazing service! The aunty here was great! Came over to hang out and talk story while my son…read moredevoured his box lunch. A must stop! My son declared this the best food he had on his trip. He ended up not sharing and finishing the whole plate. lol. A classic Hawaii okazuya spot with amazing food! This is a must stop! 5/5

The best caterer ok Kauai. Would use them for small or large orders!!! Great customer service.read more

Wendy and her team were a dream to work with…read more I have Celiac disease (cannot eat gluten), and Wendy was able to help me to create an entire gluten-free menu which all of my guests loved. The food was phenomenal, and I cannot recommend them enough! If you're looking to cater an event on Kauai, Contemporary Flavors is the way to go!

The French toast is no joke! Amazing, spectacular, killah lol all the adjectives!…read more Pastries and coffee were 100 too We went after an early morning swim and there was no wait but shortly after (about 8) it got busy! But worth any wait, I promise

Great service and food! I loved the burrito!…read more Coffee is outstanding. View is incredible.

I always look forward to seeing their daily specials on instagram! Makes life so convenient…read moreespecially for field trips or last min lunches. My faves are the Italian sandwich and tuna rolls. My daughters are all about the goodies like their chocolate lava cake and their yummy donuts. I would consider this a local spot so I know they will do well!

From the owner: Here at The Lobby @ Rose & Bros, we offer a variety of quick grab and go options, both hot and…read morecold. Breakfast burritos, bentos, donuts, salads, sandwiches, and lunch specials. Pro tip: the earlier you get here, the better. We look forward to seeing you. Check us out on Instagram or Facebook for recent updates and closures.